In 1775 there were not enough uniforms in the continental Army to distinguish the officers from thier men. The Continental Congress tried all of the old military dress; with no thought given to similarity of color . The enlisted men wore thier work or hunting clothes.Many had no coat or shoes and wore handkerchiefs for hats.Militia was a part of the army.
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In 1775 there were not enough uniforms in the continental Army to distinguish the officers from thier men. The Continental Congress tried all of the old military dress; with no thought given to similarity of color . The enlisted men wore thier work or hunting clothes.Many had no coat or shoes and wore handkerchiefs for hats.Militia was a part of the army.